The Juventus striker came close to moving to Old Trafford in the final days of the summer transfer window, only for the deal to collapse when United proved unwilling to match his wage demands.
The 33-year-old was thought to be holding out for £300,000 per week, but recent reports suggest he is now willing to accept half that amount in order to get the transfer back on track.
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both performed well in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Norwich, but Solskjaer still wants to add greater strength in depth at the top of the pitch.
And although he is aware that Mandzukic, who turns 34 next May, is not a long-term solution at centre-forward, Solskjaer is willing to sanction a £10m move.
The striker was even left out of Juve’s Champions League squad by Maurizio Sarri, paving the way for his departure at the start of 2020.
Solskjaer’s side are next in action against Chelsea in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
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